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5StartupsHamwe brings financial services to farmers’ doorsteps
Alvin Sam Otto is the coordinator Oyam District Farmers Association. Charged with over 200 farmer groups with a membership of thousands of...
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6StartupsAutochek makes online car purchase easier and safer
One of the rarest commodities in the world of digital business is called trust. Everyone is afraid of another either because of...
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6StartupsPayClide’s financial services make migrant life more decent
The life of a migrant is very complicated. Most migrants rely on the mercy of others for survival. When it comes to...
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6StartupsEasy Ticket’s digital ticketing services are making life easy for event organisers
Almost every day, there is a concert, show, or festival happening somewhere in Uganda. The majority of the partygoers mention access to...
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8StartupsSafeBoda’s digital payments excite riders and their customers
If you have ever taken a boda boda ride, then you certainly know the inconvenience that comes with finding change in case...
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10StartupsQuick Post’s Student DigPay saves parents from bank queues
Lining up in a bank to pay school fees is one disturbance no parent wants to endure because they are already stressed...
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9StartupsBuladde is helping traders take steady steps towards financial independence
Right in the middle of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, Justine Namubiru was minding her business in Kawanda when some gentleman approached her...
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12StartupsFuture Link Technologies’ MSACCO platform is facilitating loans worth billions
In 2020, members of SAO Zirobwe Sacco in Luweero district were introduced to something ‘alien’. They were told that there was an...
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15StartupsAspen: Women in FinTech Alumni Using Technology to Transform the Education Sector
Imagine being a student with a personal assistant who can do research for you, prepare notes and even remind you of your...
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16StartupsPayLater enables users to acquire products or travel on credit
Gloria Okwakunda is a very happy and contented woman. She is happy because of her reliable companion. “My companion is PayLater. Ever...
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2TechEverything We Love About the Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G
The Tecno Camon series has always been synonymous with exceptional camera performance, and the Camon 20 Premier 5G continues this trend with...
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15StartupsHiPipo opens registration for the 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon
Different reports indicate that Africa’s population is evenly distributed on sex and gender lines. Country Meters puts it at 50 percent for...
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10StartupsKaCyber has digitized travel tickets and eased bookkeeping in the Transport sector
Public transport operators in Uganda struggle to balance books because of the disorganization in this sector. There is no clear monitoring of...
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15StartupsEzeeMoney makes payments easy for the end-users
In Uganda, the word survival makes a lot of meaning because many people live on a hand-to-mouth income cycle. So, every working...
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18StartupsSocial Lend Africa is using Technology to connect Borrowers to Lenders
For any businessman, anyone who can provide them with quick and cheap credit will definitely be their friend. So, when Edward Mubangizi...
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22StartupsJUMO World Uganda has disbursed over 20m loans in 5 years
In March 2020, Uganda was placed under a total lockdown following the outbreak of the deadly Covid-19. Only essential workers such as...
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21TechMy Doctor is using Telemedicine to provide equitable Healthcare to underserved communities
Antenatal care is one service pregnant women struggle to seek. Many expectant mothers actually wait to first get a pregnancy complication to...
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19StartupsCyanase is making investment accessible to underserved and underdeveloped markets
With the world swiftly shifting into cashless economies, one of the areas of concern is digital trading and investment. Many people are...
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23StartupsAgriShare is using FinTech to connect Farmers to Agricultural resources
Vincent Kizito is living with his grandmother in Kabanyi village of Luwero district. The only property they own is a huge piece...
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16StartupsEcholink’s SaccoMate is easing Islamic Banking for institutions
The global migration from paper-work to digital systems over the past two decades has received both support and resistance almost in equal...
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16StartupsKray Microfinance offers convenient digital loans
We cannot overemphasize the power of digital media. Whether your interest is in sports, fashion, politics, or business, there is something for...
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22StartupsEzyAgric saves Farmers with Buy-Now Pay-Later digital loans
In many parts of rural Uganda, accessing a bank is almost impossible. Even when you chance on one, the red tape involved...
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20StartupsParents, Teachers laud PesaJet for School Fees Advance solution
When the world was invaded by Covid-19 in 2020, global economies were brought to their knees. At a personal level, many individuals...
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21StartupsTraders rave in market access through Merchandise Uganda
Market access is one of the biggest challenges for businesses in Uganda, especially in the informal sector. Many highly depend on word-of-mouth...
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22StartupsTeslon helps home owners to save electricity using smartphones
Most developing countries such as Uganda face a problem of lack of, limited and expensive energy resources. And when it comes to...
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27StartupsZukuka Finance is using Islamic Banking principles to save borrowers
A quick scan through the daily newspapers will show you how many people are losing their businesses to financial services providers for...
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42TechTecno Mobile partners with MTN Uganda to launch Camon 20 Series
TECNO, an innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 global markets, today with its partners has launched its new CAMON 20...
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42TechInfinix breaks boundaries with the Infinix Hot30 launch event
On 4th May 2023, in a thrilling blend of technology and entertainment, the launch of the Infinix HOT30 series in Uganda took...
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33StartupsHow Xente helps businesses automate finances with Visa Cards
One of the biggest business challenges is accountability. For instance, it is almost impossible for any organization to determine how much airtime...
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26StartupsHow a village hero birthed Akello Banker that is benefitting thousands of people
Sometime in 2016, Jean Anthony Onyait was on a study trip to Tirinyi where he met a special woman that would change...
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23StartupsBelle Beauty is delivering convenience in the Beauty Service Sector
After a long day’s work recently, Fetaru Charity Flavia was late for a surprise birthday party for her friend. To make matters...
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26StartupsKawu is easing pocket money custody at schools
On top of her job as a secretary at Buddo SS, Mary Caroline Nambogga is charged with the custodianship of pocket money...
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77TechTECNO Delivers its Promise of “Don’t Stop Creating” for Africa Through Launching “Magic Skin”
Innovative tech brand TECNO has just released a new brand video titled ‘Don’t Stop Creating: Magic Skin for a Better Design’. The...
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50TechUgandan Insurance & Brokerage Firms Visit Raxio Data Centre
Raxio Data Centre, the premier provider of data centre services in Uganda, is thrilled to announce that it hosted CEO’s and IT...
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79Techitel A60 4G first impressions: Super Budget Phone!
The itel A60 4G smartphone is a device that speaks volumes about what you can get when looking for value for your...
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94StartupsWomen-led businesses shine at 2023 PSFU Katale
Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) is working around the corner to ensure that Women Entrepreneurs from all over Uganda benefit from its...
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146TechAirtel, Tecno Mobile Uganda launch Tecno Spark 10 Series
Airtel Uganda – the Smartphone Network with the widest 4G coverage in Uganda, and TECNO Mobile, an innovative technology brand are today...
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141TechShamim Nabuuma’s CHIL Group named among 16 WiNFUND finalists
WiNFUND, a 100% non-profit initiative that supports female-led health innovations with real-world impact, recently announced 16 female-led health startups as finalists in...
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122TechHuawei to boost digital inclusion in Uganda with DigiTruck project
Ugandan President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially launched a Huawei DigiTruck project in Uganda to provide free digital skills training for more...
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89TechShamim Nabuuma is 2023 Forbes Woman Africa Youth Icon
The 2023 Forbes Woman Africa Youth Icon Award has been presented to Ugandan entrepreneur and innovator Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa. The award, which...
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118Tech
CHIL FemTech Center extends telehealth to Tanzania schools
CHIL Femtech Center, an entity under the CHIL AI Lab Group, has launched a game-changing technology to improve health care for students...
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111Tech11 Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa offices named top employers
Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa has seen the number of country offices represented in the Top Employer Institute’s Top Employer rankings rise from nine...
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148TelecomTECNO, Airtel Uganda partner to launch the Phantom X2
TECNO’s premium sub-brand, PHANTOM, today launched its new flagship smartphone PHANTOM X2 Series. It is the world’s first smartphone to feature a ...
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237TechCHIL Food Center sets plan for Automated Warehousing
CHIL Food Center, a B2B FinTech platform and a subsidiary of the CHIL GROUP has announced its 2027 innovation framework. This framework...
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254DigitalRaxio Data Centre is supporting SMEs with data storage
Raxio Data Centre is on a renewed drive to support effective data storage by Ugandan businesses. The promotion, which runs from 1st...
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244Digital2022 Digital Impact Awards Africa: Full list of winners
MTN Uganda and MTN MoMo were the biggest winners at the 2022 Digital Impact Awards Africa, with the two sister companies bagging...
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255StartupsStartup Investment is More Than a Transfer Of Funds
Investors in early-stage startups should expand their support to science and technology-based businesses beyond funding to incorporating transfers of skills or value...
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246StartupsAdagChil is making access to inputs for African farmers easier
One of the biggest barriers to agricultural technology adoption in sub-Saharan Africa is the limited access to agricultural inputs – coupled with...
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212TechATU, ICT ministers underscore importance of digital economy
The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) held a ministerial forum on Day 0 of AfricaCom 2022, bringing together participants from Malawi, Namibia, Uganda,...
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196TechAfrican ports could be strengthened by adoption of smart tech
With 38 of its 54 states being coastal or island states, it is no surprise that Africa is home to over 100...
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242StartupsCHIL Group launches $90K venture fund for African startups
CHIL AI Lab Group has announced a new venture capital fund set to transform technology investment in Africa, following a decision by...
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168Tech#NBSInvestigates: Using Tech to curb crime cartel
After four months of undercover digging, the NBS Investigative desk aired a story that shook Kampala. Dubbed ‘Money Swap Bandits’, the story...
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265StartupsKaCyber, NSSF & Mastercard partner on transport innovation
Public Transport in Uganda. Considering that Uganda’s multimodal transport system is robust, there are discrepancies when it comes to ensuring all residents...
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229TelecomHow Huawei helps operators build high resilience networks
In terms of business operations, it is imperative for Huawei to follow the security design principles of attack and defense. Specifically, enhanced cyber...
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225TechNational Exhibition Week for Science 2022 launched to showcase tech innovation
The government has launched the 2022 National Exhibition for Science Week, (NEWS 22), Uganda’s annual showcase of science, technology, and innovation to...
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227StartupsWomen in FinTech Hackathon 2022 participants celebrated
After an intense and knowledge-packed week, the 2022 Women in FinTech Hackathon, culminated in the Women in FinTech Summit on 16th September....
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227StartupsSolerchil Technologies sets up regional office in Nairobi
CHIL Food Center, trading as Solerchil Technologies, has announced the opening of its African office in Nairobi, Kenya. This comes weeks after...
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387StartupsTreepz unveils corporate option as it marks 3rd anniversary
African Vehicle-hailing app Treepz has announced the expansion of its services to cater to more Africans using buses for their transportation needs....
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324TechWomen in FinTech Hackathon teams introduced to Mojaloop
Day three of the ongoing Women in FinTech Hackathon was action-packed, with participants working on their products’ MVP phase one. In products’...
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286TechEquipping Women with skills & right tools to transform Society
Day Two of the 2022 Women in FinTech Hackathon concluded with Teams completing their Solution and Prototype designs. According to Boston Technology,...
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255StartupsM-KOPA Unlocks $600M in Credit for Underbanked Customers
M-KOPA, the fintech platform that provides digital credit to underbanked customers, today announced the release of its 2021 Impact Report. As a...
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256Startups20 Teams Shortlisted for 2022 Women in FinTech Hackathon
Following the completion of both entry submission and review process, Hipipo has unveiled the 20 teams that are going to take part...
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220TechSafeBoda launches SafeCar, it’s car-hailing option
SafeBoda has announced the launch of its car-hailing service — SafeCar. The company is bringing its expertise in the boda industry to...
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244StartupsUgandan-based startup, Denebola Technologies expands to the US
Ugandan-based construction technology startup, Denebola Technologies has announced its expansion into the United States. This follows the recent opening of its new...
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302Digital2022 Digital Impact Awards Africa Open for Nominations
Following the consecutive eight seasons of Digital Impact Awards Africa, HiPipo has announced that entry submissions for the 2022 edition are open....
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327DigitalVulnerability Management is Key to Manage Network Risk
Vulnerabilities are not equivalent to defects. Although security development methods such as SDL can minimize product security vulnerabilities, security vulnerabilities will still...
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275StartupsHiPipo’s 2022 Women in FinTech Hackathon expands to East Africa
When you empower one woman, you have in fact supported an entire family. This is no longer an optimistic opinion but a...
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352DigitalHow Long It Would Take a Hacker to Guess Your Passwords?
We all know our passwords probably aren’t as safe as they should be, but would it take a hacker nine months to...
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289DigitalSongBoost adds music charts for analysts, journalists
SongBoost is an airplay tracking app made for Africa. The app helps musicians, managers, and labels track their music on over 300...
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259StartupsRocket Health launches Telemedicine service clinic in Gayaza
Uganda’s leading telemedicine and digital health provider, Rocket Health, has launched its second clinic in Gayaza located along Gayaza – Kalagi road....
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300Startups
Shamim Nabuuma’s Solerchil raises $300,000 pre-seed fund
Solerchil Technologies has raised $300,000 in pre-seed to support its mission of revolutionizing B2B payments. The round was led by Sufishent LLC;...
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292StartupsHow to Find Investors and Raise Funds in Uganda
Uganda ranks as one of the global hotspots with over 55% of the youth owning or co-own a new or already running...
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354TechComputer Store Uganda: Providing IT Solutions for Ugandans
In this new age and era, every individual and business globally needs Technology to grow and diversify its operations. And with the...
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342StartupsFinTech Group provides digital solutions to 240+ African SMEs
FinTech Uganda Limited, a subsidiary of FinTech Group is one of the oldest financial technology companies in Africa with a variety of...
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317StartupsMedMoo extends daily fuel loans to Lira boda-boda riders
At the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Denis Orech and two friends from Lira University decided to devise means of...
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303StartupsXente uses FinTech to empower business & enable payments
The outbreak of Covid-19 has forced many businesses to migrate from the manual way of doing things to digital solutions. Businesses that...
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267Startups2ambale is digitizing fashion and art with FinTech
Uganda has a huge but largely underdeveloped fashion industry. According to a November 2020 article by The East African newspaper, “Uganda’s fashion...
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262StartupsMfukoPlus is helping SACCOs serve their customers better
Enrolling members into savings, and investment clubs is a key stage in operationalizing such organizations. But when this is done, the harder...
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262StartupsPayTota: championing IVR technology for digital payments
The world is slowly migrating into a cash-lite and eventually a cashless global economy where all transactions are done without the exchange...
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265StartupsMFS Africa is facilitating digital transactions in 34+ countries
One of the biggest bottlenecks of transferring funds from one country to another is the cost involved, especially if it involves different...
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274StartupsOver a million people benefit from FutureLink Technologies
FutureLink Technologies is a community-driven marketplace for affordable financial services. It is licensed by the Bank of Uganda as a digital national...
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344Tech5G Connectivity: Secure Resilient Networks key to the future
By Lizhi There’s no doubt that 5G is a reality and this is just the beginning. To-date, over 170 countries have put...
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253Startups
EzyAgric gives 300,000+ farmers access to genuine markets
Agriculture remains Uganda’s top employer, with more than 60 percent of the population involved in agricultural activities. Despite this statistic, the industry...
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301StartupsTrue African uses FinTech to bail out unbanked Ugandans
True African is with no doubt among the legends of digital financial services in Uganda. They were among the pioneers of short...
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301StartupsLinmart is connecting businesses to a free online market
Linmart is an online marketplace that links manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, retailers and shoppers to one platform called a MARKET for convenient, timely...
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289DigitalBuladde is evolving from ‘analogue’ to digital financial services
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020 was projected to be a short-term disruption but for some financial firms, it...
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286StartupsKanzu Code is helping Investment Clubs manage Funds better
One of the main reasons for the early collapse of villages Saccos and Investment groups is poor bookkeeping. Hell breaks loose whenever...
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304DigitalJumia Food launches a quick commerce platform in Uganda
Jumia Food Uganda, a subsidiary company of Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa, has announced the launch of a quick commerce...
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312DigitalYou can now move money from SafeBoda Wallet to Bank
The SafeBoda Wallet is one of the most common features of the SafeBoda Super App. Besides enabling you to use the App...
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424StartupsSafeBoda’s transition into a Super Transport and FinTech APP
The word ‘SafeBoda’ is now a household name for the majority of Ugandans who especially use Boda Bodas – motorcycles for movement...
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316StartupsFlutterwave is creating endless possibilities for businesses
In 2021, Flutterwave received worldwide recognition for becoming an African FinTech Unicorn. By definition, a unicorn company is a startup with a...
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408TelecomAirtel Micro Merchant is empowering Informal Businesses
Many Ugandan traders in the informal sector have been shut out of digital and financial inclusion drives because of their lack of...
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343StartupsSup Money enables access to credit through WhatsApp
Renowned marketing and business expert, Steven Jeffes once said that “innovation is the unrelenting drive to break the status quo and develop...
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369StartupsKaCyber is integrating FinTech in its transport ticketing system
If you are a frequent user of public transport in Africa, then you know the hustle and bustle involved in getting tickets...
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320StartupsKuzimba takes the entire building value chain online
When Ephrance Eunice Namugenyi’s father started a paver and block-making business, he contacted his daughter to use her Information Technology skills to...
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311StartupsWomen Save is empowering rural women through Digital Savings
Marie Mintalucci has spent a number of years supporting female-led groups across Sub-Saharan Africa to create self-sustaining ventures. However, during this time,...
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276StartupsEzeeMoney manages UGX 30B in monthly digital transactions
Launched in 2013, EzeeMoney is a technology company dealing in both financial and non-financial services that target people at the bottom of...
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309TechUganda, Nigeria emerge winners of Huawei ICT Competition
Teams from Uganda and Nigeria emerged winners of the recently concluded Global Huawei ICT Competition. The 2021-2022 ICT Competition Awards and closing...
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346TechTECNO’s latest flagship CAMON 19 PRO makes stylish debut
TECNO Mobile Uganda, a global premium smartphone brand, recently announced the launch of its CAMON 19 series at Cielo Lounge located at...
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351TechJumia unveils road safety week with donation of 700 helmets
Jumia, the leading pan-African e-commerce platform, today announced the distribution of over 700 motorcycle helmets to its Delivery agents (riders) as part...
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375StartupsNumida has disbursed $16M in credit to 25,000 SMEs
In Africa, the sources of business capital are usually personal funds, family, friends and loans. The first three are usually the ideal...
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326TechPivot Payments is saving Migrant Workers from Fraudsters
One of the biggest challenges faced by Ugandan migrant workers working in the Diaspora is money remittance. The cost of sending money...